Clyde Rucker Koone Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Clyde Rucker Koone of Shelby, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 3, 2024 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Addie Joe Koone and Ola Mae Rollins Koone; his wife Mary Frances Koone (Guffey); his children, Mitchell Guffey, Michael Guffey and Freda Dial; his granddaughter Brandy Guffey; and his siblings, Bill Koone, Woodrow Koone, Paul Koone, Bonnie Koone and Myrtle Padgett.
He is survived by: his daughter Grace Clark of Lincolnton, NC; his grandchildren, Katie Sparrow (Warren) of Rutherfordton, NC, Valerie Brown (Tom) of Mauldin, SC, Matt Guffey of Ellenboro, NC, Kelly Reynolds (Chad) of Polkville, NC, Kim Gettys of Shelby, NC, Ashley Horton-Hill (Baxter Hill) of Mooresboro, NC, Josh Houser (Casey) of Mooresboro, NC, Heather Upton (Kimmy) of Lincolnton, NC, Nathan Bumgarner of Lincolnton, NC and Carmen Clark of Lincolnton, NC; and his sisters, Ruby Cole of Hendersonville, NC and Daisy Daughtry of Spindale, NC. He is also survived by 26 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or to Poplar Springs Baptist Church 1106 Poplar Springs Church Road, Shelby NC 28152.